Module 6 Quiz – Decontamination – Sterile Processing and Infection Control – 2026 – Practice Guide

Module 6 Quiz – Decontamination – Sterile Processing and Infection Control – 2026 – Practice
Guide



Which circumstance is a hazard situation in decontamination area?

A) Heavy carts

B) Needle puncture

C) Slipping

D) All of the above - correct answer ✔✔ B) Needle puncture



Quaternary ammonium compounds are ineffective if it comes in contact with:

A) Alcohol

B) Enzyme

C) Bleach

D) Both b and c - correct answer ✔✔ B) Enzyme



Gross soil on instruments should be removed where:

A) At the point of use

B) In decontamination area

C) In the OR

D) Both a and b - correct answer ✔✔ A) At the point of use



Which of the following should never be used to clean a surgical instrument?

A) Sodium hypochlorite

B) Glutaraldehyde

C) Saline

D) All of the above - correct answer ✔✔ D) All of the above

, After processing instruments in an Ultrasonic Cleaner, what should be the next step?

A) Thorough drying

B) Thorough rinsing

C) Sterilization

D) Disinfecting - correct answer ✔✔ B) Thorough rinsing



It is defined by AAMI as "the removal of contamination" from an item to the extent necessary
for further processing or for the intended use:

A) Sterilization

B) Decontamination

C) Disinfection

D) Cleaning - correct answer ✔✔ D) Cleaning



What is the most important step in the cleaning process?

A) Drying

B) Washing

C) Rinsing

D) Pre-soaking - correct answer ✔✔ C) Rinsing



The cavitation process involves the transmitting of sound waves that creates:

A) Imploding oxygen bubbles

B) Exploding oxygen bubbles

C) Exploding gas bubbles

D) Imploding gas bubbles - correct answer ✔✔ D) Imploding gas bubbles